The event was made possible through a collaboration between Nebraska Indian Community College and Briar Cliff University and 17 area sponsors including the Santee Sioux Nation, Omaha Nation, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, Dakota Indian Foundation, Counseling and Support Services, Siouxland Human Investment Partnership, Four Direction Community Center, Siouxland Indian Child Welfare , Campus Ministry, Native Youth Standing Strong, Briar Cliff University United., and Nebraska Indian Community College’s Tribal Extension program, Project New Dawn.